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W266 FEC

2000 Yamaha XJR1300

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,232 mi
Last recorded35,232 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR130020,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 FEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,232 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,232 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 33,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 33,721 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 18 Jul 2020 33,721 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,391 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 30,391 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,354 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,837 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,837 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,100 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 23,010 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,132 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2010 17,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,456 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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W266 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 20,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W266 FEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W266 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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